Blackface comedy. Man and woman. Act a trifle slow at the beginning but warms up in good shape and proved one of the big laughing hits of the bill. Rawls is an excellent blackface comedian and gets his stuff over in good shape while his partner makes an excellent feeder. Would go well in this spot on any bill. C.D.Fcy in 3, 16 min; close in 1, 9 min.
The Dancer and the Dude. Man and woman in an act that is distinctively English. The man is a rather tiresome comedian, the toe dancing of the woman being the real feature of the act. Pleased but mildly. Open in 1, 3 min, own drop; then to full stage with scene reversed, 9 min; close in 1, 8 min.
Club maniacs. Four men in a fast club juggling act. Not in the class with the Mowatts or even the Juggling Bannons, but a most acceptable offering nevertheless and can open a big show or close a small one in good shape. The men look well, attired in white sweaters, trimmed with blue, and dark trousers. They have several new stunts that I have never seen before and act is one that should satisfy all managers. Garden in 4. Time 8 min.
“The Girl From Missouri.” As two of the characters in earlier acts were using a rube girl make-up considerable of the edge was taken off Miss St. Claire before she got started. Her opening song and her patter caught the house, however, and she finished strong and took several bows. A good act for any bill. Street in 1. Time 11 min.
As “Choliostro, the Master of Mysteries.” Mrs. Hermann, attired in a rather striking costume of black, embroidered tights and a flowing cape, presented some new novelties in the magic line, giving a performance that was interesting throughout. Her illusions were well done and her small magic caught the house. The patriotic finish with the American flag and one of her company holding a pocket flash lamp and dressed up as the Goddess of Liberty, naturally received vociferous applause from our very patriotic audience. Own set in 4. Time 20 min.
The American Germans. A rather pleasing team of German comedians with a good line of talk and parodies that are funny and at the same time clean. Went very big with our audiences. Street in 1. Time 18 min.
Condensed version of “By Right of Sword.” 4 people. This clever actor has made a good one act version of his successful play. Like other dramatic stars coming into vaudeville he has made the mistake of surrounding himself with people that are hardly up to the standard. His leading woman is very pretty but amateurish and the men in the cast are weak. The vehicle itself is a good one and with proper support Stuart would have an act that could be featured anywhere. Own set in 3. Time 22 min.
Parisian novelty act. The three girls, handsomely gowned and making an attractive stage picture, have an act that should be a distinct novelty on any bill. They sing, dance, perform on trapeze and introduce some good physical culture tricks. Special set in 3. Time 11 min.
Musical oddity, “The Lunatic.” This is Emma Pollack, who formerly played soubrette role with Harrigan and Hart, working with her brother, last season with the Models of Jardin de Paris. Scene is supposed to be outside a lunatic alum. Percy Pollack plays a senile old man with a sort of Charlie Bigelow makeup. Their opening song, “I don’t Know” gets a number of laughs and there is some good comedy sprinkled through the sketch. Act needs a few more weeks work before it will be altogether smooth. In the rough it has the earmarks of a pleasing act in 1 that will be a little different that the rest. Own drop in 1. Time 19 min.
Comedy sketch, “Sunshine Adams.” 5 people. A rather pleasing light comedy sketch, telling a pretty story and well interspersed with laughs. There is something lacking in the sketch, however, to make it land properly. Went fairly well here today. C.D.Fcy in 3. Time 13 min.
